AUKERUSMC Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I just purchased the Quintet III speakers and a Synergy 10' sub with the Yamaha RXV663 Receiver. What is the best wire to run in-wall for my speakers, and what is a great Sub woofer cable as well. Thanks, Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Welcome to the Forum: Depends on the length of the "run", etc. Also check your building codes. In some places any in-wall wire requires CL-3 wire for low voltage in wall speaker wire. Look at this site re: speaker wire in general and gauge size. http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm Many options regarding brand, type and price (ranging from reasonable to outrageous...). Check out www.partsexpress.com for reasonably priced solutions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Also, Welcome to the forum. You might want to take a look at MonoPrice for you speaker wire and subwoofer cable, cheap price and good products. www.monoprice.com You can also get something like this for your rear two channels, http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10425&cs_id=1042503&p_id=3640&seq=1&format=2. Then this behind your two speaker, http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10425&cs_id=1042503&p_id=3639&seq=1&format=2. They make for a nice clean install. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ69 Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I'll be out voted here but my speaker wire costs more than your whole system! (Not really but more than the Quintets!) I can't help. Thanx, Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I'll be out voted here but my speaker wire costs more than your whole system! (Not really but more than the Quintets!) I can't help. Thanx, Russ My condolances... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBrennan Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Length, adequate length is the most important quality of a speaker wire, wires that are too short have a bad effect on the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Richard Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 It's best to use insulated copper wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUKERUSMC Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 Don, i appreciate your response is it required to use CL2 or 3 for a one room wire run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Either one should do, CL2 or CL3. Here is an article from the Blue Jeans website. http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/inwallrating.htm James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUKERUSMC Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 I found some wire on the monoprice website however should i get the oxygen free copper wire is that categorized as CL2 if not is that suitable and good enough to install for speakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I found some wire on the monoprice website however should i get the oxygen free copper wire is that categorized as CL2 if not is that suitable and good enough to install for speakers? NO..... I would stick with the one that is labeled CL2 (for in-wall installation) speakers wire from Monoprice. How long are the runs that you need? James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 The difference between "OHFC" or so called "oxygen free" copper wire has nothing to do with what it will sound like. The so called OFC content has to do with ductile strength in cold forging, etc. The oxygen molecules (the extremely few in the alloys) are deeply embedded in the dendritic crystalline structure, and due to the gross cross sectional area of the wire, the overall impedance of the wire itself, the minimal "skin effect", unless the alloy is less than the types described as C-110, etc alloy, there is no audible difference. Worst case scenario is an increase in impedance which, given the alloy specs, is not detectable by any human ear..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laager Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Length, adequate length is the most important quality of a speaker wire, wires that are too short have a bad effect on the sound. Never a more true word spoken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ69 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Wuzzer, Condolances not needed. I've worked hard to get my system(s) sounding the way I like it. I don't have the budget for $5000 speaker cables but I have tried a pair. Audiophile cables all have their own individual sonic characteristics, some more than others. Even cheap-*** wire has it's own sound. Bottom line is that if zip cord sounds good to you, that's what you should use but I don't consider my system finished until I make the final tune with cable changes. My klipsch speakers (modest RF-25's) have responded well to cable tuning. Horns can be sharp and I like mine eased off a bit but still have a full and clear top end, the cable changes got me there. My budget is not unlimited but I have spent a modest amount for a significant improvement. It's well worth the money and that's why I often recommend it. For me wire is too important to put in the wall, it's too hard to change. Thanx, Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Length, adequate length is the most important quality of a speaker wire, wires that are too short have a bad effect on the sound. Never a more true word spoken. Especially when you trip over them!!![] Just kidding!!!! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Besides correct length, I've found that the wire being insulated is very important as it can be difficult to avoid shorts should the wires touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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